Obsolescence Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Obsolescence Identification & Risk Assessment:
  • Identify and track hardware components at risk of obsolescence or nearing end-of-life (EOL), including integrated circuits, semiconductors, and mechanical components critical to aerospace systems.
  • Perform thorough assessments of component availability, analyzing lifecycle data, and predicting potential obsolescence trends based on market changes, supplier information, and technology evolution.
  • Work with the systems engineering team to evaluate the impact of obsolescence on existing and future aerospace projects.
• Obsolescence Mitigation & Management:
  • Develop and implement strategies to mitigate the effects of obsolescence, including component substitution, redesigns, and sourcing from second-source suppliers.
  • Ensure that affected components are identified early in the program lifecycle, with solutions designed to minimize risk to operational schedules and system performance.
  • Manage the planning and execution of redesign efforts when necessary to ensure that systems remain in compliance with safety, performance, and regulatory standards.
• Supplier & Vendor Collaboration:
  • Work closely with suppliers, component manufacturers, and procurement teams to monitor component availability and plan for long-term support of critical aerospace hardware.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with component vendors to secure last-time buy options, extended warranties, or alternative sourcing.
  • Liaise with external suppliers to facilitate the sourcing of obsolete or hard-to-find components and manage obsolescence-related negotiations.

Lifecycle Management & Forecasting: